Florida - West Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Navarre Beach, Florida - West Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with gentle ENE breeze. Afternoon breeze fills in to 7mph.
Sun, May 17: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the ENE. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Mon, May 18: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 8mph from the ESE.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate E wind around 8mph.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
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Navarre Beach is a mellow gulf-front beach break situated along Florida's west coast in the Florida Panhandle, facing southeast toward the Gulf of Mexico. Waves here are generally small and gentle, driven by tropical systems, winter cold fronts, and the occasional Gulf storm swell that can push fun, punchy surf into the sandbars. The crystal-clear emerald water and uncrowded stretches of white sand make it a relaxed and scenic spot for beginners and longboarders looking to enjoy whatever the Gulf serves up.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Navarre Beach is 0-1ft with a 7.75s swell period. Wind is ENE at 6mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Navarre Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.3ft SE primary swell at 3s, a 0.3ft S secondary swell at 8s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Navarre Beach is Tuesday from 5 PM to 8 PM with 2ft waves, a 6.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Navarre Beach works best with a S swell and N winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Navarre Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Navarre Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Navarre Beach is a mellow gulf-front beach break situated along Florida's west coast in the Florida Panhandle, facing southeast toward the Gulf of Mexico. Waves here are generally small and gentle, driven by tropical systems, winter cold fronts, and the occasional Gulf storm swell that can push fun, punchy surf into the sandbars. The crystal-clear emerald water and uncrowded stretches of white sand make it a relaxed and scenic spot for beginners and longboarders looking to enjoy whatever the Gulf serves up.
The prime season at Navarre Beach is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Navarre Beach include jellyfish, rip currents, shallow sandbars, hurricane storm surge. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Navarre Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
